Alberta Innovates is the province’s research and innovation engine. They leverage their provincial strengths and their history to address challenges, create new opportunities and forge a healthy, sustainable, and prosperous future for Albertans today and for generations to come. They support innovation across multiple sectors through strategic investments, world-class research and leading-edge facilities – from the creation of new ideas through applied testing to commercialization or end use. Their work bolsters the R&I system to be more robust and responsive. They span the breadth of the province, seeking new ways to drive economic growth, health and well-being and a thriving environment.

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, the AVP People & Culture is accountable for leading the organization to achieve its strategic priorities through its innovative culture and people. This position is integral to organizational success and supports the mission, vision, and goals of the organization. Working with the Vice President, Finance, the Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Leadership Team, they will be accountable for developing and implementing focused and effective strategies and initiatives that elevate the employee experience and drive high performance, while fostering a healthy and supportive environment that values learning and development.

This calls for a Senior Human Resources leader who brings strategic thinking and broad organizational experience. They will be a visionary and impactful leader committed to reconciliation and decolonization, equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism. This person will be a role model for Alberta Innovates’ values and will lead by example.

Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online. We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

Alberta Innovates is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and Alberta Innovates throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Odgers Berndtson is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.